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by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
"He had a better fastball, and his stuff was better, also," said Rockies pitching coach Jim Wright, who had not spoken to Oswalt, but received a report on the outing.
The right-hander is scheduled to throw five innings or 75 pitches again on Saturday and barring a setback, he should join the rotation at Double-A Tulsa next week.
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
Madson has some experience and success as a closer, but it will likely take some players ahead of him faltering before he makes a Fantasy impact. Don't expect much more than holds out of the gate from the 32-year-old.
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
"That was definitely the last thing we had to do before I was able to play," said Ellis, who has been taking batting practice, fielding ground balls and throwing for more than a week. "I felt pretty good. It went really well."
Manager Don Mattingly agreed with Ellis that he would likely need only two games at Double-A before being activated.
"Just enough to know that he's going to be able to do it and not feel something," Mattingly said.
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Pettibone (3-0), who made his fifth start, surrendered a two-run single to Michael Brantley in the second inning for his only damage of the night. The rookie surrendered two runs and four hits over 6 2/3 innings of work. He struck out three and walked two in a 6-2 victory.
Pettibone has not allowed more than three runs in each of his first five starts. He has a 3.41 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over that span.
The right-hander is expected to make his next start Monday at Miami. He allowed one run and five hits over 6 1/3 innings of work in his lone appearance against the Marlins on May 3.
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
Bailey is striking out a career-high 9.12 batters per nine innings, while displaying his usual sterling control. He has walked just 2.45 batters per nine, and has made the transition to a majority groundball pitcher, after struggling for most of his career with home runs. Generally speaking, if you strike guys out, and don't walk them or allow home runs, you're probably going to have a good time on the mound.
Bailey's improved performance has come with a faster fastball (93.3 miles per hour), as well as an increased reliance on his splitter, the type of pitch that tends to lead to more frequent groundballs. If Bailey can keep this up, the 27-year-old might just live up to his former billing as a top prospect. After a few years of middling play, Bailey is worth starting in most Fantasy formats.
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Happ is "moving in the right direction," according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
The starter sprained his right knee as well when he suffered the head injury. Both issues are healing and everything seems to be on track.
That said, Anthopoulos said the next few days "would be telling" on Happ's rehab process goes.
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Kazmir (2-2), who made his fifth start of the season, surrendered a solo home run to Kevin Frandsen in the first and another solo shot to Domonic Brown in the sixth. The left-hander gave up four runs and six hits over five innings of work. He struck out three and walked two in a 6-2 defeat.
Kazmir was 2-0 and had allowed just three earned runs in 12 innings in his last two starts before Tuesday's loss. He saw his ERA rise from 4.87 to 5.33.
The 29-year-old is scheduled to start Monday at home against Seattle. He is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA at Progressive Field.
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Hanson has missed three turns through the rotation while he's been dealing with his step-brother's death. He was previously on the bereavement list before a short return to the team.
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
The Angels say that could be his final outing before returning to the team. Madson converted a save in his first relief appearance for Inland Empire.
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Coming back from a broken forearm that sidelined him for the first six weeks of the season, Granderson went 0 for 3 in the game with a walk and a run scored. He grounded into a double play as well.
